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Why women can't touch house hold things or anything at all when they are in their periods?
Quick Answer
According to Jain literature, women during menstruation are considered to have impurities due to the presence of subtle life forms in the womb, navel, and breasts, and the flow of blood (rajas). This state is believed to cause mental instability and impurity, making it impossible for them to maintain complete self-restraint and pure concentration, thus restricting their interaction with household items.
Detailed Answer
Jain texts explain that during menstruation, women undergo physiological and subtle biological changes that involve the generation of various microscopic life forms in reproductive and related organs such as the womb, navel, and breasts. This biological state is accompanied by the flow of blood (referred to as rajas), which is considered a disturbance to mental purity and stability. Due to these factors, women are thought to lack the mental calmness and purity required for strict spiritual practices like Mahavrata (great vows) or complete renunciation.
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